Kealakekua Bay / Captain Cook Monument Snorkel

Kealakekua Bay / Captain Cook Monument Snorkel costs $99 per person.

Kealakekua Bay / Captain Cook Monument Snorkel meets at Kailua-Kona.

Kealakekua Bay / Captain Cook Monument Snorkel includes Equipment, Guide, Marine Life Spotting, and Safety Briefing.

This tour is open to guests ages 7 to 70, and there is a strict maximum weight limit of 270 lbs per person. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult supervisor, and the weight limit is enforced without exceptions. The tour accommodates a maximum of 14 guests at a time, keeping the group small and the experience personalized. Because the boat has no restrooms on board, it is worth planning accordingly before departure. Life vests are available for all passengers throughout the trip.

The full tour lasts 3.5 hours, which includes a 30-minute scenic boat ride each way and up to one hour of snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay. The remaining time covers check-in, the return trip, and enjoying onboard snacks and refreshments. After snorkeling, guests relax on the boat with tropical fruit, snacks, bottled water, and nonalcoholic drinks during the ride back to Honokohau Harbor. A professional snorkel guide accompanies the group in the water, and a US Coast Guard-certified captain operates the vessel throughout the trip.

No prior snorkeling experience is required, as professional snorkel guides are in the water with the group throughout the snorkeling portion of the tour. High-quality gear including a mask, fins, snorkel, and flotation devices are all provided for every guest. The small group size of up to 14 guests allows guides to give individual attention and instruction. Guests are also expected to follow humane and safe practices around marine wildlife as directed by the guide, so listening to the pre-snorkel briefing is an important part of the experience.

Guests receive a full refund if they cancel at least 24 hours before their scheduled departure. No-shows are charged the full price, so it is important to cancel in advance if plans change. If the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, guests receive a full refund or the option to reschedule. Cancellations must be made by phone. This policy applies to both individual tickets priced at $99 per person and the private charter option at $1,299.

Yes, a GoPro Hero 9 Black camera rental is available for $50 and can be reserved when booking the tour. This is listed as an optional add-on and is not included in the standard tour ticket price. Guests who prefer to use their own equipment are welcome to bring a personal waterproof camera. The tour listing also suggests bringing a hat, sunglasses, a towel, and reef-safe sunscreen applied before arriving at Honokohau Harbor, so planning your camera setup in advance is a good idea.